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City of Arlington to Distribute 250k Free Protective Masks to Businesses and Restaurant Employees

City of Arlington to Distribute 250k Free Protective Masks to Businesses and Restaurant Employees

ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF)- The City of Arlington has partnered with Tarrant County, the Texas Rangers, Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce, Arlington Convention and Visitors Bureau and Downtown Arlington Management Corporation to provide protective masks for free to employees at Arlington businesses and restaurants. These 250,000 masks, which will be distributed to businesses on a first-come, first-serve…MORE

North Texas Giving Day Now Raises Over $20 Million to More than 2,500 Local Nonprofits

North Texas Giving Day Now Raises Over $20 Million to More than 2,500 Local Nonprofits

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- North Texas Giving Tuesday Now, the joint giving effort between United Way of Metropolitan Dallas, Communities Foundation of Texas, and Dallas Cowboys, closed out 18 hours of philanthropy with nearly 45,000 donors giving more than $20.7 million to more than 2,500 North Texas nonprofits. Additionally, more than 9,400 donors pledged nearly 300,000 volunteer…MORE

Dallas County Makes Governor’s Recommendations Mandatory

Dallas County Makes Governor’s Recommendations Mandatory

(WBAP/KLIF) — After Governor Greg Abbott gave orders for opening Texas, Dallas County commissioners filed a supplemental order that affects businesses.  Judge Clay Jenkins says the recommendations made by the governor are now requirements in Dallas county. Jenkins is confident local businesses will follow the new regulations.  He says the new order deals with how…MORE

Metroplex Nearing 9,000 Coronavirus Cases

Metroplex Nearing 9,000 Coronavirus Cases

(WBAP/KLIF) — Texas has over 33,000 COVID-19 cases, almost 9,000 of which are in North Texas.  Denton and Collin counties each report over 800 cases, while Tarrant county has nearly 2,700. Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins says a startling statistic is now emerging with many of the new cases involving those under 65 years of…MORE

Dallas Salon Owner Serving Jail Time after Opening Business Early

Dallas Salon Owner Serving Jail Time after Opening Business Early

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – A Dallas salon owner who refused to close her business amid state and local coronavirus restrictions was sanctioned by a District Judge on Tuesday. Shelley Luther opened Salon A La Mode last month while the state’s version of a stay at home order was still in effect. Under the order, salons were…MORE